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Flat Belly - Roasted Monkfish w/Olives
By Treebs
From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!
- 2 bulbs fennel, each cut into 8 wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 40 pitted nicoise olives (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 lg tomatoes, each cut into wedges
- 4 monkfish fillets (5 oz each)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
Lighter Shrimp Scampi
By Treebs
1.) Set broiler rack 4" from heat
- 1 1/2 lbs lg raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on pat dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- coarse salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Flat Belly - Chocolate Mousse
By Treebs
From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!
- 12 oz soft silken tofu, drained
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup fat-free Greek-style yogurt
Honey-Glazed Brussels Sprouts
By Treebs
In lg nonstick skillet, cook pine nuts, stirring frequently, over med
- 2 tsp pine nuts
- 2 pkg (10 oz each) Brussels Sprouts, trimmed, halved, about 3 3/4 cups
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp white wine vinegar
Flat Belly - Sesame-Crusted Salmon
By Treebs
From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided
- 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each)
- 1/2 cup black sesame seeds, divided
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp wasabi powder
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 pk (10 oz each) baby spinach, rinsed
- 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
Flat Belly - Creamy Broccoli Soup
By Treebs
From "Flat Belly Diet Cookbook", Enjoy!
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 lb broccoli crowns, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 Freshly ground black pepper
Kiss My (Shrimp and) Grits
By Treebs
FOR THE GRITS: In a medium pot, combine 1/4 c water, the chick broth, milk, and salt and bring to a boil over mediu...
- GRITS:
- 2 c reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/4 c fat-free milk
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 c quick-cooking grits (not instant)
- 1 tbsp grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- SHRIMP:
- 24 (about 1 lb) peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 1/2 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 oz lean smoked ham steak, finely chopped
- 1/4 c minced shallots
- 1/2 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 2/3 c reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 lemon wedge
- 3 tbsp sliced scallions for garnish
Sweet Potato Casserole with Oatmeal Crumble
By Treebs
1.) in large pot of boiling water, cook sweet potatoes 30 minutes or until tender
- 7 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 1/2 sticks butter, divided
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Easy Lemon Chicken
By Treebs
1.) Heat oven to 350 degree F
- 4 tbsp salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 orange and/or lemon, zested and quartered
- 1 whole (6lb) roasting chicken
Chicken Gyros for 2
By Treebs
1.) combine lemon juice, oil 1/2 of the garlic, mustard and oregano in a gallon zip top plastic bag
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp garlic, minced-divided use
- 1/2 tsp ground mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" strips
- 1/2 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1/3 cup nonfat yogurt, plain or 1/3 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 tsp dill weed
- 2 gyro bread or 2 pita bread
- 1/2 sm red onions, thinly sliced